The Development of Virtual Classrooms (Metaverse) to Promote Reading

Abstract

            This study aimed to develop a virtual classroom (Metaverse) to promote reading, compare students' learning achievement before and after using the virtual classroom, and examine their satisfaction with the virtual classroom. The sample consisted of 30 students from Matthayom 2/3 (Grade 8/3) at Nong Ngu Lueam Phitthayakhom School, under the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization, during the academic year 2023. The sample was selected using cluster random sampling. The research instruments included a lesson plan utilizing the virtual classroom (Metaverse) for reading promotion, a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire regarding the virtual classroom. The statistical methods employed included mean, percentage, standard deviation, and T-test analysis. The findings indicated that the overall appropriateness of the virtual classroom (Metaverse) for promoting reading was rated at the highest level. The average pre-test score was 13.80, equivalent to 46.00%, while the average post-test score was 22.23, equivalent to 74.10%, showing an average improvement of 6.66 points or 22.20%. The students’ learning achievement after the intervention was significantly higher than before at the .05 level. Additionally, the overall satisfaction with the virtual classroom (Metaverse) for promoting reading was rated at the highest level.